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Study aim
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Comparison between use of intravenous aminoglycosides versus intravenous and nebulize aminoglycosides in cystic fibrosis patients
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Design
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Randomized, parallel-group trial with blinded intervention and outcome assessment. Randomization was centralized and computerized with a concealed randomization sequence carried out at https://www.sealedenvelope.com/.
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Settings and conduct
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In this study, 80 children with Cystic fibrosis and have referred with acute pulmonary exacerbation in Mofid children hospital will enroll in the study after getting informed consent from parents. The patients will be divided into two groups, and a drug package with a unique code will be delivered to them. The patient, the caregiver, and the investigator will be blind to the package content
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: Cystic fibrosis patients between ages of 6 to 18 years old with acute pulmonary exacerbations, and are candidates for receiving ََAminoglycoside antibiotics. Exclusion criteria : chronic kidney disease, hepatic failure, metabolic disorder, myopathy, hearing loss, neuromuscular disease, electrolyte disturbances
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Intervention groups
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In one group, patients receive Ceftazidime 50 milligrams per kg three times a day as intravenous, Amikacin 20 milligrams per kg one time a day as intravenous and Normal saline as nebulize one time a day and in the other group receive Ceftazidime 50 milligrams per kg three times a day as intravenous, Amikacin 20 milligrams per kg one time a day as intravenous and Amikacin 500 milligrams as nebulize one time a day.
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Main outcome variables
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Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1)